This page contains important information on the time limitations for claiming a refund and on the calculation of interest. Also, the Department of Revenue must issue refunds within a certain time period or pay interest on the amount of the refund. You must claim your refund or credit within a certain time period, as further detailed below. For e-filed returns the turnaround time is about 6 weeks but for paper returns it could take up to 10 weeks. Most refunds are claimed on an original return and will be issued automatically by the Department.

However, often an overpayment is refunded directly to you. An overpayment may also be offset or intercepted by the Department of Revenue and applied to another liability.

Additionally, when you file an amended return or an abatement application to reduce the amount of tax due, and you previously paid more than what is now shown as due, an overpayment may be generated.Īn overpayment claimed on a return may be applied as a credit for your next year’s estimated tax or you may request that it be refunded to you. An overpayment may also be generated if you are entitled to a refundable credit that exceeds the amount of tax due. When you pay more taxes (i.e., withholding taxes or estimated taxes) than the amount of taxes determined to be due an overpayment may be generated on your account. Repair or Replacement of Failed Cesspool or Septic System Credit (Title V) Life Sciences Company Credit - Alternative Refundable Amount Income Tax Paid to Another Jurisdiction Credit Repayment of supplemental unemployment benefitsĬertified Housing Development Tax Credit (CHDC)Įconomic Development Incentive Program Credit (EDIPC)ġ0 years after (or 5 years after, depending on circumstances)įilm Incentive Tax Credit (Payroll and production expense credits not used) Out-of-state employee contributory government pension Incapacitated firefighter or police officer income exclusion

Submitting an Abatement or Amended ReturnĬertain Business Expenses of National Guard and Reserve MembersĬertain Business Expenses of Qualified Performing ArtistĬertain Business Expenses of State and Local (Free-Basis) Government Officials.

Meals or Lodging Furnished for the Convenience of the Employer.

Child or Dependent Care Assistance Programs.

Reporting claims on your original tax return.

Life Insurance Policies/Premiums/Benefits.

Compensation for active service in a combat zone by members of the U.S.

This extension covers filing tax returns, paying tax (including estimated tax), and filing tax extension forms with us.Ĭompensation, Injury, and Sickness Benefits The due date and payment date for returns and payments is extended for a specified period of time announced by the IRS unless we publicly announce otherwise. Taxpayers affected by presidentially declared disasters in the United States automatically get an extension for filing returns and submitting tax payments. If you need to pay $5,000 or more to qualify for an extension, you are required pay electronically. If you are required to file Form M-4768 electronically, register on MassTaxConnect to file your extension. If an extension payment is required to reach the 80% threshold, you can pay electronically.

You can file your return anytime during the extension period. An extension to file a return doesn't extend the due date for paying any tax due.Įstates seeking an extension of time to file and pay the estate tax must still request approval from DOR by filing Form M-4768. Once the extension is granted, the 6-month extension starts at the filing due date of the original return. You automatically get a 6-month extension to file your Massachusetts income tax return as long as you've paid at least 80% of the total amount of tax due on or before the due date, and you're filing:

2021 or income tax brackets